VOX Announces Marina Baixa Mayoral Slate and Regional Candidacies

VOX Names Its Mayoral Candidates in Marina Baixa and Surrounding Towns

VOX, a right wing party, announced the individuals approved by its national executive committee this Wednesday. The party is running a slate of nominees for leadership in several municipalities across Marina Baixa, including both larger tourist hubs and smaller inland towns. Alongside the already publicized Benidorm candidacy, VOX has revealed nominees for Altea, Finestrat, Callosa d’En Sarrià, Polop, Tárbena, La Nucía, Relleu, Sella, Orxeta and l’Alfàs del Pi. These selections aim to present strong competition in key towns while expanding the party’s footprint in the region [VOX press release].

At the helm, Santiago Abascal will oversee the public-facing slate as the party seeks to emphasize its presence in major tourist areas as well as smaller communities across the region. The strategy centers on presenting a cohesive list in Benidorm and surrounding municipalities to maximize visibility and voter outreach in the upcoming local elections [VOX national committee statement].

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Diego Coello Beltran is slated as VOX’s nominee for the mayoralty in Altea. A long-time VOX associate born in Altea in August 1960, he works as a photographer by profession. He is described as someone deeply embedded in Altea’s political, social, commercial, and festive life, with hobbies that include mountain biking and supporting Real Madrid. This background positions him as a familiar face in local circles and a credible spokesperson for VOX in the town [VOX profile].

Manuel Angel Reed Planels will stand for l’Alfàs del Pi. Born in Madrid in 1953, he studied Graphic Arts at the Virgen de la Paloma Union Institute and has resided in l’Alfàs del Pi since 1999. In Marina Baixa, he has been connected to several journalism projects, including roles with the municipal radio and television service and the Altea City Council, which has ties to the PP [VOX bios].

In La Nucía, the ticket is led by a woman described by VOX as a lifelong local advocate who has balanced professional life with community service. She has served as a coordinator for VOX in La Nucía for four years and has been involved with the party since 2018. Her past includes work as a clinical assistant and entrepreneurship in the dental sector, along with a period focused on family life [VOX leadership notes].

Born in Elche in 1983, Luis Alonso Campello will be VOX’s nominee for Callosa d’en Sarrià. The party highlights his eight-year residency in Callosa, education in digital systems, and experience in retail and transport. He has worked in a family supermarket and later transitioned to roles in roadside assistance and agriculture, presenting him as a grounded candidate with diverse local ties [VOX candidate profile].

Oksana Gareva, a Russian citizen who has lived and worked in Spain for more than two decades, leads VOX’s list in Finestrat. Gareva has Spanish citizenship and manages a travel agency while also working as a translator and interpreter. Her career spans sales management, consulting, and roles in fashion and jewelry industries, underscoring VOX’s intent to diversify its leadership in the town [VOX nomination notes].

In a pre-campaign gathering in Benidorm, VOX highlighted these appointments as indicative of the party’s regional outreach. The event showcased the slate as a demonstration of VOX’s readiness to contend for local leadership and address the concerns of residents across Marina Baixa [VOX event recap].

Jose Carlos Toro Morilla has been named VOX’s candidate for Mayor in polo. The party describes Toro Morilla as a recognized figure in Baixa, known for recruiting, consulting, and coordinating work teams in communications and telephony. His experience with new technologies and informatics is highlighted as a key asset for managing the town’s future needs [VOX announcement].

Relleu will see Tomas Santofimia Gomez running for office. He has spent four years with VOX and has professional experience as a freelancer in commerce, coaching, and translation. He has also taught Leadership and Personality Psychology to companies and individuals, presenting a blend of practical business insight and motivational expertise [VOX candidate notes].

Manuel Angel Gutierrez de Andres has been proposed as a candidate for Orxeta. A Marina Baixa resident for eight years, Gutierrez de Andres joined VOX in 2018 and brings more than four decades of hotel industry experience. His education at Colegio La Salle de Santander and the University of Cantabria, plus teaching experience in hospitality across Cantabria and Valencia, positions him as a seasoned entrepreneur and community educator with ties to regional tourism development [VOX biographical detail].

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Cristian Ayoze Caparros, born in Alicante in 1989, is slated as the VOX candidate for the region. A graduate of Rey Juan Carlos I University in Madrid with a degree in Safety and Security, Caparros is a private security professional and active union delegate with ties to VOX since 2015. His profile emphasizes a formal background in security alongside ongoing community roles [VOX candidate profile].

Antonio Jimenez Flores completes the list as the VOX mayoral nominee for Tarbena. He works as a bus driver in Alicante, is married, and has two children, bringing a pragmatic, working-class perspective to the campaign mix [VOX candidate notes].